Kane overtakes Lineker as England tournament's top scorer
Harry Kane surpassed Gary Lineker as England's all-time leading goalscorer in major tournaments with his effort against Senegal.
The Tottenham striker scored the second of his side's goals in Sunday's 3-0 win at Al Bayt Stadium as the Three Lions staged a Qatar 2022 quarter-final with France. p>
It was Kane's first goal at this year's tournament and he took his World Cup tally to seven in 10 appearances, having won the Golden Boot in Russia four years ago.< /p>
The striker also netted four times for England in their run to the Euro 2020 final last year, 11 goals in major competitions - one more than Lineker managed.
The 29-year-old is now one goal away from equaling Wayne Rooney (53) as England's all-time top scorer, with Kane's 52 goals in 79 caps.
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Harry Kane surpassed Gary Lineker as England's all-time leading goalscorer in major tournaments with his effort against Senegal.
The Tottenham striker scored the second of his side's goals in Sunday's 3-0 win at Al Bayt Stadium as the Three Lions staged a Qatar 2022 quarter-final with France. p>
It was Kane's first goal at this year's tournament and he took his World Cup tally to seven in 10 appearances, having won the Golden Boot in Russia four years ago.< /p>
The striker also netted four times for England in their run to the Euro 2020 final last year, 11 goals in major competitions - one more than Lineker managed.
The 29-year-old is now one goal away from equaling Wayne Rooney (53) as England's all-time top scorer, with Kane's 52 goals in 79 caps.
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